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Ian Black @blacksweather.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Taking advantage of the nice weather to explore the Greenbelt trails. The mild conditions continue. The high today might touch 21° (norm is 16°) with a mix of sun & cloud developing. Wind light and variable. Low 9° with fog patches forming. Clouds with sunny breaks Wed. High 21°.

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Ian Black @blacksweather.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Dappled sunshine while hiking in the Greenbelt yesterday. We finally saw some showers develop Sunday, and it wouldn’t surprise me at all to see some more around today. Mainly cloudy & 19°. Wind ENE 15 gusts ~30. Low 10°. Lovely tomorrow. Mainly sunny & 21°. 🌥️ Wed. & a mild 22°.

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Ian Black @blacksweather.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Enjoying the sights & sounds of the great outdoors when the stretch of late September weather is fine. It’s been 12 days since we’ve seen any sign of a shower in Ottawa, although there is a 40% chance of one late today. ⬆️ cloudiness & 21°. Wind NE ⬆️20-40. ⛅️ Mon & 20°. Pop 30%

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Ian Black @blacksweather.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Enjoying the festivities at the Parkdale Market last night. Weather was perfect for late September. Speaking of which, that “easy to take” weather continues for the foreseeable future. High 23° today with some high cloud moving in. Wind NNE 20 gusts > 30. Low 10°. 🌥️ Sunday & 20°.

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Ian Black @blacksweather.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Ha! I always think of Sideshow Bob from the Simpsons when I see this plant. It may be Autumn but the weather is about to turn “summer like”. The high today reaches 23° under wall to wall sunshine 🌞. Light wind N ~10-15. Low 9°. Weekend and beyond looks good too! Pinch me!

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Ian Black @blacksweather.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Wildflowers from my walk. The pattern of pleasantly warm, sunny afternoons and crisp cool nights continues. Sunny skies today. High 20° (norm is 17°). Wind ENE 10-15. Low 4° (norm is 8°). More sunshine tomorrow. High 22°. Even milder by the weekend with a bit more cloud.

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Ian Black @blacksweather.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Welcome to Autumn. This bee 🐝 seemed to be trying to stay warm inside this bloom. High 18° under sunny skies. Wind ENE ⬆️ 15-25. Low 5°. More sunshine tomorrow w/a high of 20° (norm is 17°). Even milder Friday and beyond. The calendar says Fall but you wouldn’t know it. 😎

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Ian Black @blacksweather.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Sunset cruse. We say goodbye to Summer today. Autumnal Equinox arrives at 8:05 this evening. There is still plenty of nice weather ahead though. Partly cloudy early then sunny. High 17°. Wind NE 10-20+. Low 6°. High temps slowly rise over the coming days with no end in sight 😎.

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Ian Black @blacksweather.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Some Fall crocuses from my garden on this last day of summer. A bit cooler today but still fairly decent. High 15° with times of cloud and sun. Wind N ⬆️ 15-25. Low 6°. Cloudy periods Tues. morning then mainly sunny. High 17°. Slow warming all week long and no rain in sight.

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Ian Black @blacksweather.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

2 new things for me yesterday. I watched the Snowbirds perform, & I finally went to Petrie Island. What a day! We round out the weekend on a decent note. Times of sun & cloud today. High 19°. Wind NE 5-15. Low 6°. Cooler Mon. ⛅️ & 15° then slowly warming as the week progresses.

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Ian Black @blacksweather.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

The weekend is here -hard to believe it’s the last one of summer! Temps will be a bit below normal, but the overall weather pattern will be fairly easy to deal with. Expect mainly sunny skies with a high of 16°. Wind light. Low 8°. Intervals of sun & cloud tomorrow & 18°.

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Ian Black @blacksweather.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

I saw this bloom (liatris?) in the very sandy soil of Pinhey forest. No rain in the forecast for the foreseeable future, with sunny to partly cloudy skies along with temps near or slightly below normal. Sunny today 😎. High 18°. Low 5°. More sun Sat. & 17°. 🌤️ Sunday & 19°.

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Ian Black @blacksweather.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Unique late summer blooms. No big storms in sight and no heatwaves either. Look for times of sun and cloud today. Just a slight (30%) chance of a shower. Wind generally light and variable. Low 11°. Mainly sunny Fri. & a breezier 19°. Early look at the weekend looks decent enough.

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Ian Black @blacksweather.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Came across this calming fountain on my stroll yesterday. Increasing cloud today with spotty showers around by pm/eve. High 19°. Wind SSE ⬆️ 20-40. Low 15°. Turning warmer tomorrow. High 25° (norm is 19°) under times of sun and cloud. ⛅️ Thurs. & 22°.

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Ian Black @blacksweather.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Summer blooms in my front yard yesterday. We start the workweek under a bit of a cooler note. High 18° (we hit 26° Sunday). Mainly sunny then a mix of sun & cloud. Wind NW 20+ dropping off a bit by pm. Low 7°. Mostly cloudy Tues. & 20°. 30% chance of a developing shower.

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Ian Black @blacksweather.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

Not too many more days left to enjoy the backyard pool I suppose… But what a weekend!

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Ian Black @blacksweather.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

Summer fields of gold from yesterday’s stroll. Quite the summer like Sunday to enjoy. Just a 40% chance of a morning ☔️ (risk of a stray ⚡️) then becoming mainly sunny by afternoon. High 25° (norm is 20°). Slowly turning less humid. Wind W ⬆️ 15-25. Low 12°. 🌤️ Mon. & 18°.

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Ian Black @blacksweather.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Summer is winding down when my Sedum starts to bloom. With plenty of sunshine to enjoy today, the high climbs to a warm 25° (norm is 20°). Wind S ⬆️ 20+. A chance of a ☔️/⚡️ o/nite into early Sunday. Low 18° (norm is 10°). Turning partly cloudy by pm. High 25°. 🌤️ Mon & 18°.

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Ian Black @blacksweather.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Fall Asters. Can you spot the busy bee 🐝? It’s 9° now, and while that may seem chilly, it’s pretty normal for mid September. Plenty of sunshine 🌞 today. High 20°. Wind WNW 15-25. Low 9°. Mainly sunny Sat. & 25°. A ☔️ Sunday morning, then 🌤️ by pm & 23°.

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Ian Black @blacksweather.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Delicate Nasturtium blooms. A pleasant pattern of dry, bright weather is setting up that will last through Saturday. Sunny to a mix of sun & cloud today. Blustery. High 22°. Less humid. Wind WNW 30 with gusts near 50. Low 9°. Sunny Fri. & 20°. 🌤️ Sat. and warmer. High 24°.

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Ian Black @blacksweather.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Portulaca loves plenty of sunshine and nothing too wet, but these blooms are doing well. Periods of rain developing today. Risk of a thunderstorm. High 22°. Humid. Wind SSE ⬆️ 15-25 with higher gusts. Low 16°. A pleasant drier pattern arrives tomorrow through Saturday 😎.

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Ian Black @blacksweather.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

The cheerful sunflower. You will need the umbrella this morning at times, with mainly cloudy skies thereafter. High 23°. Wind light E 5-15. Low 16°. Periods of rain likely again tomorrow with the risk of thunderstorms by afternoon. High 22°. A drier weather pattern starts Thurs.

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Ian Black @blacksweather.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Happy Labour Day. The final holiday of summer looks stellar. Mainly sunny skies with a high of 24° (norm is 21°). Wind WNW 15-25. Comfortable humidity levels. Low 15°. A few showers early Tues. then mainly cloudy. High 23°. Wednesday turns wet so enjoy the sun while you can. 😎

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Ian Black @blacksweather.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

Enjoyed my time in the heart of Kemptville last evening. Weather for the remainder of the long weekend looks fine indeed. Mainly sunny to partly cloudy skies and pleasant temps. High today 23°. Wind NNE 10-20. Low 12°. High tomorrow 25°. Comfortable humidity levels 😎.

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Ian Black @blacksweather.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

The last long weekend of summer is here and while there will be a few developing showers around today, the remainder of the Labour Day holiday looks promising. High 23°. Wind NE 10-15. Low 13° w/fog patches. Mainly sunny to partly cloudy Sunday & Monday with comfortable temps.

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Ian Black @blacksweather.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

A meadow aglow with Goldenrod is a sure sign that summer is starting to wind down. Mainly sunny skies today give way to cloudy periods and isolated (30%) showers. High 24°. Wind NW ⬆️ 15-25. Low 15°. Increasing cloud Sat. with a 40% chance of pm showers & 23°. 🌤️ Sunday & 24°.

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Ian Black @blacksweather.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Late summer blooms. After yesterday’s rain (29mm at the airport) watch out for locally dense fog patches (a Fog Advisory is in effect). Otherwise times of cloud & sun today. High 26°. Slowly turning less humid. Slight (30%) chance of a ☔️. Wind W ⬆️ 15-25. Low 15°. ⛅️ Fri & 24°.

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Ian Black @blacksweather.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

A Monarch butterfly hanging out on a Gaillardia bloom yesterday. Showers ( risk of t’storms) in a window from this pm through evening. Turning more humid. High 24°. Wind SSE 15-25. Low 18°. Clouds with sunny breaks Thurs. High 25°. Slowly turning less humid. 🌤️ Fri. & 24°.

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Ian Black @blacksweather.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Welcome to September (early changing foliage). Showers around to start the day (risk of a thunderstorm) then remaining cloudy with a 40% chance of showers. High 23°. Wind E 15-25. Low 16°. Another round of showers & thunderstorms by tomorrow afternoon. High 24°. Turning humid.

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Ian Black @blacksweather.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Wildflowers seen on my walk yesterday. Some patchy fog to kickoff the workweek (A Fog Advisory is in effect). It’s 14° now. High 24°. Intervals of sun & cloud. A 40% chance of a shower later pm. Wind light. Showers overnight. Low 15°. ☔️or ⚡️into Tuesday am. High 23°. ☔️Wed & 24

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Ian Black @blacksweather.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

Flowers like “Forget-me-nots” thrive in moist conditions and so this summer they are… “thriving”. We have to be on the lookout for t’storms that could develop in spots this pm. Mainly cloudy, turning a bit more humid & 23°. Wind W ⬆️ 20. Low 14° w/fog patches. ☀️& ☁️ Mon & 24°.

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Ian Black @blacksweather.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

A relaxing waterfall at the mini putt. Hard to believe it’s the last weekend of August. Local fog early then sunshine becoming a mix of sun & cloud. Despite a cool start, the high hits a seasonal 23°. Wind SSW 15-30 w/higher gusts. Low 15°. Chance of ☔️. Showers around at times Sunday & 23°.

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Ian Black @blacksweather.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

My mom used to have alyssum in the garden so I keep the tradition going. With lots of rain and coolish temps, it’s thriving. Speaking of coolish, the high today only hits 21° today under times of sun and cloud. Wind NW ⬆️ 10-20 w/gusts > 30. Low 10° w/fog patches. ⛅️ Sat & 24°

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Ian Black @blacksweather.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

I’ve never seen a purple Hibiscus before. As skies cloud over today, the humidity will increase, w/a 60% chance of showers (risk of a thunderstorm) from later this morning into early evening. High 24°. Wind S ⬆️ 20-40. Low 13°. Turning partly cloudy Fri. & 22°. Less humid.

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Ian Black @blacksweather.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Percolating summer clouds. Once again today, cloudy skies could create some showers in spots, so keep the rain jacket handy. Watch for fog patches around to start your day too. High 22°. Wind NW 15-20 with gusts ~ 30. A mix of sun & cloud tomorrow, then becoming mostly sunny. High 26° .

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Ian Black @blacksweather.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

A summer interlude. While yesterday was sunny and pleasant, today will feature rain with the risk of developing thunderstorms. High 23°. Wind SE 15-30. Low 14°. Still a chance of showers or a pm thunderstorm tomorrow, with a high that will struggle to reach 20° (norm is 24°).

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Ian Black @blacksweather.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

Wherever your travels take you, Saturday looks ok but things turn wet Sunday (Ottawa River). Sunshine gradually gives way to increasing clouds. High 26°. Slight chance of a stray ☔️/⚡️. Wind ESE 15-25. Low 17° . ☔️ developing. ☔️ with risk of ⚡️ tomorrow & a cooler high of 22°.

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Ian Black @blacksweather.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

A wildflower meadow in my neighbourhood yesterday. Another fine day to enjoy today. Sunny to partly cloudy skies with a high of 25°. Comfortable humidity levels. Light breeze ESE 5-15+. Low 12°. Sunny Sat. Increasing clouds by pm. High 27°. Wet & humid Sunday & 22°. Risk of ⚡️.

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Ian Black @blacksweather.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Garden bloom after the rain yesterday. Just a slight (30%) chance of a shower later today. Intervals of sun & cloud w/a seasonal high of 24°. Wind WNW 10-20. Low 12° with fog patches. Nice weather to head into the weekend. Sunny to partly cloudy Fri. & 25°. Similar Sat. and 27°.

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Ian Black @blacksweather.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

The dependable and colourful Marigold bloom. Some showers around today with risk of a thunderstorm. Not as warm. Mostly cloudy. High 22°. Wind WSW 10-20. Low 13° with fog patches. Intervals of sun & cloud tomorrow and a seasonal high of 24°. Sunshine expected Friday. High 24°.

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Ian Black @blacksweather.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Cheerful Zinnia blooms. It’s 14° now. Intervals of sun and cloud today with a seasonal high of 25°. Wind SW 10-15, gusts near 20. Comfortable humidity. Low 17°. Showers with risk of thunderstorms tomorrow. Mainly cloudy. High 24°. ⛅️ Thurs. & 25°. Normals are 24°, lows of 14°.

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Ian Black @blacksweather.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Wildflowers on the edge of the woods yesterday. Conditions gradually improve today. Mainly cloudy w/a possible sprinkle to start the day, followed by some developing sunny breaks. High 25°. Wind NW 15-20. Low 14°. Times of sun & cloud Tues. High 25°. ☔️/⚡️ likely by Wed. & 23°.

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Ian Black @blacksweather.bsky.social · 16/08/2026

A sunset cruise to top off a beautiful day. I wish we could do the same today but change is in the air. Clouds become more prevalent and some showers look likely as the evening progresses. High 23°. Wind ESE 10-20. Low 18°. Showers and risk of⚡️. Clouds give way to some sun Monday & 25°.

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Ian Black @blacksweather.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

Getting out there to enjoy Canada in summertime. The weather will cooperate today with plenty of sunshine, comfortable temperatures and low humidity. High 24°. Wind N 10-20. Clear Low 13°. Fog patches. Increasing cloud Sunday with showers becoming likely by eve. High 24°.

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Ian Black @blacksweather.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

I explored Beryl Gaffney Park and came across the Rideau River (including a dam). Not much change in the weather to wrap up the workweek. Look for times of sun & cloud. High 24°. 40% chance of a shower. Risk of a ⚡️by pm. Wind NW 5-15. Low 14°. Sunny to start Sat. then ⛅️ & 24°.

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Ian Black @blacksweather.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

It’s certainly been a wet and stormy summer in Ottawa. A Fog Advisory has been issued for early this morning. Near zero visibility in spots can create dangerous travel conditions. After the fog, expect intervals of sun & cloud w/a 40% chance of ☔️. Risk of ⚡️. High 24°. Wind W 10-25.

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Ian Black @blacksweather.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

10:30pm. Gusty storms around Ottawa! Watch in effect!

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Ian Black @blacksweather.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Building clouds over Dow’s Lake. Once again today, clouds will percolate with scattered showers & storms developing by pm & early Eve. High 25°. Wind W ⬆️ 10-20. Low 14° w/fog patches. 🌥️ Thurs. with 40% chance of showers (risk of a ⚡️). High 24°. ☀️Fri. & 21°. ☀️ Sat. & 25°.

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